Excavator Operator

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Median Average:
$87,272
Excavator Operator in Australia median base salary $87,272/yr. Information is based on 22 Excavator Operator jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Excavator Operator earn in Australia? The average salary of Excavator Operator is $87,272 in Australia
$87,272 /yr
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Average $87,272
Range $80K - $90K
Last updated April 26 2024
The average pay range for Excavator Operator is between $80K and $90K. Salaries vary from a low of $60K up to $110K per year. The average number of Excavator Operator roles advertised per month is 48 in Australia between April 2023 and April 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Excavator Operator? The most common skills required for a Excavator Operator are:
FIFO Drainage Cement Drainage Excel Drainage Earthmoving Excel Excel Bobcat Cutting Cement Earthmoving Excel FIFO Bobcat Cable Hauling Cement Diamonds Drainage Drawings Earthmoving Electrician Excavation Excel FIFO Haulage Installing Landscaping Lifting
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These skills are most commonly found in Excavator Operator job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated March 31 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Plant & Machinery Operators roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Plant & Machinery Operators roles. See what salaries they paid for Plant & Machinery Operators in Australia. See how they compare to the average Plant & Machinery Operators salary of $87,272.
Chandler Macleod Group
Townsville (72%), Perth (12%), Brisbane (9%), Newcastle (4%) +2 others
2,134

$84K-$112K

($11,222)

$84K-$112K
($11,222)
Thiess Pty Ltd
Townsville (74%), Brisbane (25%), Cairns (1%)
1,347

$93K-$158K

($38,810)

$93K-$158K
($38,810)
Programmed Skilled Workforce
Perth (60%), Brisbane (22%), Newcastle (14%), Adelaide (4%)
799

$71K-$129K

($12,858)

$71K-$129K
($12,858)
Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
Brisbane (47%), Perth (31%), Melbourne (21%), Adelaide (1%)
642

$49K-$66K

(($29,604))

$49K-$66K
(($29,604))
MACA
Perth (100%)
613

$80K-$120K

($13,236)

$80K-$120K
($13,236)
Last Updated April 22 2022
How many years does it take to become a Excavator Operator?
Most candidates undertake an average of 9 years Building & Construction prior to being appointed as a Excavator Operator.
Average Building & Construction required to become a Excavator Operator
Last updated April 27 2024
Most candidates have on average 7 years working experience prior to becoming a Excavator Operator.
Average Building & Construction required to become a Excavator Operator
Last updated April 27 2024
Where are Excavator Operator in Australia sourced from?
Excavator Operator are sourced from
these companies
Axis Plumbing
Need A Skip Now
Penfold Projects
Sell and Parker Pty Ltd
Telstra
Excavator Operator are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
Victoria University
Griffith University
Macquarie University
RMIT University
Last updated April 27 2024